East Africa

The contrast is glaring. We trusted our calculations, yet the final tally showed the PP raking in more votes than the ONLF. It's like wandering through a packed bazaar, feeling like the majority, but when the dust settles and the ballots are tallied, the PP emerges ahead," Hirmooge remarked, underlining the unexpected twist. Hirmooge's assertions follow a repeat election held in Jigjiga, which was initially delayed from the prior national vote across Ethiopia due to allegations of vote tampering lodged by opposition…

Isse skedaddled to Kenya after committing murder, using the alias Abduqadir Omar Ali to dodge the law. The Somali Police worked with Interpol, spreading his details, which led to his eventual collaring. A Somali Police statement revealed Isse snaked a phony ID to snag travel docs from the Somali Embassy in Kenya on June 21, 2024. While trying to boomerang back to Somalia, authorities nabbed him at the airport. The Northeastern State Regional Court of Nugal put in a call for Isse’s extradition, expecting him to be shipped…

ATMIS Sector Five honcho, Oscal Hatungimana, showered kudos on the tag-team effort of ATMIS forces, Somali troops, locals, and international allies in squaring off against the Al Shabaab insurgents. "This teamwork is key in chipping away Al Shabaab's strength," Hatungimana noted. Ceel Eglow's strategic outpost, helmed by ATMIS folks from Burundi since 2019, has been a linchpin in keeping the key supply routes between Mogadishu and Jowhar safe, aiding both military expeditions and humanitarian missions. This stage of the…

UNITED NATIONS - On Monday, a Chinese representative appealed for harmony in Somalia, urging all factions to put the nation and its people first and iron out their differences through inclusive dialogue. "The global community should stick to the Somali-led principles, eschew external pressure, interference, or imposing foreign governance models," articulated Dai Bing, China’s deputy envoy to the UN, during a Security Council session on Somalia. The diplomat stressed the critical nature of pushing forward…

North Western of Somalia's Interior Minister Mohamed Kahin Ahmed pointed out that Mogadishu, the solitary port controlled by Somalia, lies a whopping 1,600 kilometers from Ethiopia. He argued that this makes any agreement impractical. He cited the vast distance and the grip of Al Shabaab, which holds sway over most of the expanse between Mogadishu and Ethiopia, as major hurdles. Plus, the shoddy trade routes further complicate President Mohamud's idea.On Monday, President Mohamud remarked that his administration doesn't shun…

David Raya Martin (Back), the Spanish goalkeeper, made a stellar save during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B clash between Spain and Albania in Dusseldorf, Germany, on June 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo) Mattias Zaccagni's late dramatic 1-1 tie against Croatia ensured reigning champions Italy moved into the Euro 2024 group stage's next phase. Meanwhile, Spain rounded off Group B with a flawless 1-0 victory over Albania in the group's final match on Monday. Croatia began the match with an aggressive stance, knowing that only a…

Mogadishu (AX) - Somali authorities have nabbed Mohamed Hassan Ali Dhiblawe on charges of slaying his mom and nephew in Denyiile, Mogadishu.The victims have been identified as Murayo Mohamud Siyad, age 55, and Yusuf Mohamud Siyad, age 85. The suspect is believed to have used a knife in the fatal attacks.The motive remains a mystery."Officers from Deyniile Police Station arrested the suspect at around 6:40 pm on June 24, 2024. A mental health evaluation is underway to uncover the reason behind the familial homicides," stated…

Kenyan Protest Erupts Over Finance Bill NAIROBI, Kenya - A wave of demonstrators breached Kenya's Parliament Buildings shortly after lawmakers amended a hotly debated Finance Bill concerning new tax measures. Around 3 pm, unharmed protestors streamed into the secured precinct, causing havoc at the Senate’s facade. The chaos flared when police fired at the crowd, leading to fatalities near the parliamentary complex. The chants of “Ruto must go” reverberated as the government-supporting MPs…

Somalia and Ethiopian Border Disputes NEW YORK, USA - Somalia’s envoy at the UN, Abukar Baalle, asserts that Ethiopian forces have unlawfully ventured across their mutual frontier. These moves have sparked clashes with local militias, deepening friction between the adjacent nations. "Recently, non-ATMIS Ethiopian soldiers crossed into Somalia from various points, clashing with our security," Baalle remarked during a Monday UNSC session. Word has it, around 3,000 Ethiopian soldiers are currently in…

Ethiopia's Path to the Sea: Somalia's President Weighs In MOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh affirmed Ethiopia's entitlement to maritime access, emphasizing that this pursuit must adhere to established laws and conditions. Recently, Ethiopia inked a contentious pact with North Western of Somalia, an autonomous region in Somalia. The deal promises Ethiopia 20 kilometers of Red Sea coastline for a naval base and port. In exchange, Ethiopia vowed to recognize North Western of Somalia's sovereignty, a move that has…